Also, when you would leave the car sitting for a week or so, the battery would go dead, and after taking the car to the mechanic, I found out that all of the ground wires shook loose or vibrated loose under the hood, and the body grounds. After getting those tightened, the car now works perfectly.

General Comments:

I opted to fix the car, because it is hard to find a car that has all of the things in it that it has.

1989 Cadillac Eldorado 4.5L V8 from North America

Summary:

Faults:

Ignition switch had to be replaced at 98,000 miles.

Power steering hoses replaced.

Radiator repaired.

Starter replaced at 103,000 miles.

General Comments:

I have never driven a car that is more comfortable than the 86 - 91 Eldorado. At 20 years old, my 89 Eldorado is still an extremely smooth ride. The car handles extremely well, the 4.5 liter V8 power plant still takes off like a dream. The cabin is roomy, the seats are extremely comfortable and the amount of electronics in the car is unheard of for such an old model.

The only drawback to this car would be the maintenance/repair costs. Also, older GM models like the Eldorado are very difficult to repair and maintain without a professional mechanic.

25th May 2007, 17:53

9th Aug 2010, 22:05

I love my 1989 Cadillac Eldorado, even though I've got to replaced the transmission, but it's 21 years old, so that's understandable. It's a smooth ride, and it's my baby. I wouldn't buy another brand of car, because I'm in love with Cadillac!!!

General Comments:

Need help. The car has a battery drain that cannot be diagnosed. If the car is not started within a week, it is dead. The battery is depleted. I have had the alternator replaced. The distributor system replaced. Door locks replaced and have had an electrical diagnosis twice. The car shows no problems, but after a week of non start sitting, the battery is dead. This is even with a new battery installed.

I have had two separate mechanics look at the problem and they cannot diagnose it. Is their someone out there who can help me. I have paid over $1,500 in electrical repairs, and the problem remains. Please help!

12th Jan 2003, 15:25

I purchased a 1990 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz brand new. I am still experiencing an electrical drain after replacing the battery four times in the past 2 years. Thank God I purchased the battery from Sears. I thought that the after market alarm system I had installed was causing the drain. I have had it checked several times by Sears to no avail. I only have 66,000 miles on my Caddy and the electrical drain has occurred only for the past 2 years. I don't drive the car that often and that does have an affect on the battery. Good luck.